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 Archive for the 'WotC' TagWeekend ReadingOctober 18th, 2009, 8:24 am by Jayson PetersGEN CON: The next D&D campaign world is … ‘Dark Sun’August 14th, 2009, 10:19 am by Jayson Peters Image: Wizards of the Coast Gamers gathered at Gen Con this week in Indianapolis got a sneak peek at the next Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting. Wizards of the Coast announced Friday that it is resurrecting the post-apocalyptic fantasy world of Athas — home to giants, nomads, psionicists and evil sorcerer-kings — with the 2010 release of the Dark Sun Campaign Guide. Dark Sun, a popular range of novels and gaming supplements back in the TSR days of D&D, has been a fan favorite to follow up this year’s release of the Eberron campaign setting. A promotion to find the “ultimate Dragonlance fan” made it seem to many that the classic world of Krynn would be next, but this turned out to be a red herring related more to the release of the new Dragonlance novel Dragons of the Hourglass Mage. Free D&D adventure module available to downloadJuly 21st, 2009, 12:09 pm by Jayson Peters
See also: D&D updates older products for new editionJuly 7th, 2009, 11:05 am by Jayson Peters
The following 3.5-version products will “go Fourth” this month:
D&D creative manager Chris Perkins noted in the official game forum: “Normally I’d say ‘Better late than never,’ but these are pretty damn late. Again, profuse apologies. We suck.” Supplements published during the transition between editions, before the new rules were out, carried a logo that indicated they would be compatible with 4th Edition. See also: At least one D&D piracy case headed to mediationJune 19th, 2009, 11:33 pm by Jayson PetersAn Associated Press story reveals more details about the recent Dungeons & Dragons lawsuits than you can shake a Rod of Lordly Might at. One of the defendants is bravely questing forth to represent himself in a copyright infringement suit filed by Wizards of the Coast, which is basically Hasbro — one of the largest toymakers in the world. His case appears to be headed for mediation, so he may yet make his saving throw vs. scary corporate lawyers. Reforge the Fellowship for Gen Con Indy 2009June 19th, 2009, 12:37 am by Jayson Peters
Itching to get back together with the rogues who helped you conquer the Tomb of Horrors or Castle Ravenloft back in the day? Wizards of the Coast is holding another contest for D&D fans, this time to reunite a group of adventurers that has been separated over the years. Up to six friends can win a free trip in August to the biggest gaming convention of them all, Gen Con in Indianapolis. Read the rest of this entry » Free RPG Day is June 20June 15th, 2009, 2:34 pm by Jayson Peters
This Saturday, June 20, is Free RPG Day, and gamers across the globe will be able to grab brand-new material for a variety of pen-and-paper roleplaying games — no overstock, retail-priced or dead product here. The goal is to get gamers inspired to play a new RPG, which can create sales through local game stores. In the Valley, Gamer’s Inn in Mesa is listed as a participating retailer. Sponsors include Wizards of the Coast, which contributed a Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition adventure module and Dungeon Tile; Paizo, which contributed a D&D 3rd Edition-compatible Pathfinder Bonus Bestiary (pictured); and Q-Workshop, which contributed unique gold dice. Many others are involved, and you can see what their contributions are at the Free RPG Day Sponsors page. Is ‘Dragonlance’ poised for an epic RPG comeback?June 15th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson Peters
Wizards of the Coast is holding an essay contest to find the “ultimate Dragonlance fan,” who will win a full ride to Gen Con this August in Indianapolis plus an autographed copy of the forthcoming Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman novel Dragons of the Hourglass Mage — and the promotion may be a big clue to the next campaign setting for its Dungeons & Dragons game. Speculation has swelled online recently about which classic D&D property would be turned into the next campaign setting for the latest edition of the pen-and-paper roleplaying game. An announcement of the shared world for 2010 is almost certain to come at Gen Con. Will it be Krynn, world of magical moons, accursed Death Knights, mischievous Kender and legendary Dragonlances? Free bonus with $15 Wizards of the Coast gaming purchaseJune 12th, 2009, 4:47 pm by Jayson PetersSpend $15 or more on Wizards of the Coast products from one of these stores this weekend, and you get to take home one of four promotional items (i.e., stuff WOTC has too much of on their shelves). Read the rest of this entry » D&D Delve Nights to be discontinued, retooledJune 5th, 2009, 10:42 pm by Jayson PetersWizards of the Coast is ending its D&D Delve Night organized gaming sessions after gathering feedback from those involved. The company says this month’s offering will be the last one for a while, and that a new program will take its place eventually. Read the rest of this entry »
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Wizards of the Coast is planning a series of updates to Dungeons & Dragons supplements and adventure modules produced near the end of 3rd Edition’s lifespan that will make them more useful to players of the newer 4th Edition.
